I had an interesting convo with a guy friend yesterday who is testing the dating scene out and we touched on similar points as you

Do friends introduce you to a potential date? That would have been ideal but unfortunately it doesn't always happen

Do you meet ppl organically? Yes but as you said you have to put effort into meeting ppl - unless you meet someone at the gym/grocery store and boom something happens 😊

He's decided on e harmony and I'm writing his profile 😉💚👍